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[lizzybennet]

Yesterday after picking the kids up from school we went directly to Zack's basketball game. His team won :) He didn't get his hands on the ball very often, but when he did I'm proud to say that he didn't run with the ball unless he was dribbling. The type of basketball they play was very different from what he learned when he was in the Oro Valley league. Chris called it ghetto ball. Kids knocking other kids over, crowding like crazy when they guard, etc. Zack is going to need to learn not to be afraid. He tends to back up when someone gets in his face to guard him. I'm glad he's playing basketball as it is Chris' favorite sport. It will give them something to do together. They can go down to the church court (which is inside and thus not frozen) and practice together.

After the game we went out for Chinese to celebrate the Chinese New Year. We went to PF Chang's for the first time. I was impressed. I've always had a bit of a chip on my shoulder towards them because they are an American chain and not "authentic" Chinese. Not that any of the authentic Chinese in Spokane is actually authentic Chinese anyway...Our experience at PF Chang's was amazing. The food was delicious. The manager came to introduce himself to us to make sure our dinner was good and we were happy with the service. Our waitress ordered a complimentary appetizer for us, since we told her it was our first time. Chris said it was because we represent a demographic. I said "What, poor?" (we hadn't dressed up and gone straight from the basketball game. Zack was in shorts and the rest of us were in jeans.) He looked at me funny and said "No, families." I guess I can never quite escape the feeling the every one looks at me and thinks "welfare family". I suppose that is a residual feeling left from when we were on food stamps. That is years behind us now. I really need to get over that misconception about myself.

We didn't get home until almost 8 o'clock. I don't like that the kids didn't really have any down time between school and bed. I've always told myself we wouldn't be the type of family who is so super busy that the kids spend all their time in one after school activity or another. However, with Zack in basketball and Petey wanting to sign up for soccer and baseball, I have a feeling we will be pretty busy in the coming months. That's ok. I think I can manage it and I'm glad the kids are excited to participate in some sports.

Speaking of sports, right now they are playing t-ball in the living room. I'd better get off the computer and make sure they've brushed their teeth/hair for school.

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[beepboop.livejournal.com]

"I guess I can never quite escape the feeling the every one looks at me and thinks "welfare family". I suppose that is a residual feeling left from when we were on food stamps."


i know the feeling!
we were once on the dreaded food stamps. i am SO thankful we don't have to be on them anymore. it was so embarrassing. did you ever have to use the bills that you tear out of the booklet or the card? we were using the bills and then they made the switch to the ebt card. that was a little less embarrassing, but still.

i hope i never have to use them again.
it felt so good to buy our food with our own money.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

We never had to use the paper food stamps. In years past, I worked in groceries stores when the paper stamps were still in use. You're right the debit card is much less obvious. But the cashier knowns, and despite their best effort, it always seems like they have a judgmental gleam in their eye, don't you think?

I totally agree with you. It does feel so good to buy food with our own money!

Super Mom!

[themenow.livejournal.com]

Speaking of sports, right now they are playing t-ball in the living room.

Thus you are crowned Super Mom once again. I think I would have freaked out if my kids were playing t-ball in the living room. But you wrote it so calmly - or at least that's how I imagine you would sound if you were narrating this post to me. I often try to hear the voices of the people who are posting - well...okay, actually, it's only you that I do this for because yours really is the only voice I can remembering hearing. *lol*

And to back up my claim that you sound so calm, you didn't day "Those crazy boys" or "OMG! My kids are playing t-ball in the HOUSE!!!" Just "I better make sure they brushed their teeth for school." *ROFL*

Super Mom.

Re: Super Mom!

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Read it more with a sound of defeated resignation in your voice :) Actually, they were playing with a very soft ball and soft bat, so I have no worries about them breaking anything. I totally would have been freaking out if they were using an aluminum bat and a real baseball!